Smartphone users are often interested in what to do when the sensor of their smartphone is buggy. This is because user interaction with the device occurs through the touch screen, whether it is scrolling through menus, working with files, and other device functions. If the sensor is buggy even after repair, the user cannot fully use all the functionality of the gadget. And this is sometimes extremely necessary.
Why is this happening?
Glitch sensor on "Android" or IOS can start completely unexpectedly. The reason may be poor-quality repairs or components, or a fall. Usually, inadequate sensor operation on almost any smartphone is associated with mechanical impact. To protect the touchscreen from impacts, protective glasses or films are installed on it, since without additional protection, unpleasant situations can arise due to impact or fall. As a result, the sensor on the phone is buggy, or it completely goes out ofbuilding.
The touchscreen can start to fail for several reasons:
- Moisture getting into the case of the device.
- Program errors.
- Incorrect touchscreen replacement or poor quality components.
If you know for sure that your phone has not been subjected to mechanical stress or moisture, but the touch does not respond to touch or does not respond to them correctly, then most likely it is a software error. It is possible to fix it yourself.
Signs of a bad sensor
There are several indicators of a touchscreen failure on a smartphone:
- The sensor does not respond to taps in certain places or on the entire screen.
- Random display triggers (files and applications open by themselves, menus scroll through, etc.) after being hit, dropped or poorly repaired.
If the sensor is buggy, what to do and how to solve the problem yourself? Consider the methods below.
Clear screen
Beginning to independently reanimate a poorly working, slowing down or buggy sensor, you need to clean it from contamination. The smartphone will definitely not get worse from this, but the contact between the finger and the touchscreen will improve, which may well solve the problem of freezes and slowdowns. To clean the smartphone display, it is best to use a soft, lint-free cloth and a special sensor cleaner. Special wet wipes for screens are also suitable.
Restart phone
As mentioned above, the problem may be software. In this case, restarting the device may help. If the iPhone sensor is buggy, you must:
- Press and hold the power and home buttons (power and volume down buttons on iPhone 7 and above).
- Wait for the Apple logo on the phone screen.
- Check if the sensor is working by touching the icon of any application after the system boots.
If the sensor is buggy on an Android smartphone, the instructions for rebooting will vary, as the key combinations depend on the device manufacturer. For example, for most Samsung smartphones, a combination of the power key and volume down will work. Rebooting the machine may resolve sensor malfunction due to a software error.
Check protective accessories
It happens that it is additional protection that interferes with the operation of the sensor. Because of it, the sensor may not immediately work or slow down when you press one of the sides of the case or the mechanical buttons on the device. For example, the sensor may completely stop responding to pressing all over the display, or only at the bottom, if the protective film or glass was not pasted onto the phone screen correctly.
The market today is replete with affordable security products for smartphones, but not all of them are of high quality and do their job properly. If your case covers any part of the screen, it will interfere with the normal operation of the device, causingincorrect operation of the touchscreen or its freezing. What to do if the iPhone sensor is buggy? In order to identify what causes incorrect touchscreen responses, you need to remove the cover and check the sensor. If interruptions in the operation of the display are caused by a protective cover, then after removing it, the functionality of the sensor will be restored. But if the screen continues to fail, you should look for a malfunction further.
What should I do if the problem persists?
In the event that rebooting the device, re-gluing the glass and removing the protective cover did not give any results and the touchscreen is still buggy, most likely it is not software errors and incorrect accessories, but a malfunction of the internal components of the device. In this case, you should contact the service to professionals who will diagnose, identify a breakdown and replace the failed part.
If after a fall of the device the keys periodically work incorrectly or do not work at all and the touchscreen does not respond to pressing, then the master will first find out the cause of the breakdown, and then eliminate it. After the diagnosis, they will explain in detail why the touch was buggy or not working, and they will tell you about the state of your device after a fall or moisture. Further, if necessary, the specialist will clean the device from traces of moisture or replace the display module.
When might screen replacement be required?
The display of any phone is constantly exposed to mechanical stress, as a result of which it may stop responding to touch, or it maydecrease sensor sensitivity.
Deep scratches on the glass can also cause the bottom of the screen to stop working. To solve problems with a non-functioning fully or partially touch display, it is necessary to replace the glass or the entire display module. Also, the replacement of the display in case of incorrect operation of the sensor or incorrect display of information on the screen is necessary after:
- Falling phone.
- Moisture entering the case, which negatively affects the sensitivity of the sensor and causes incorrect responses.
- Abrasions and deep scratches on the glass due to normal wear and tear.
- Other mechanical damage on the touchscreen.
Replacing the display module in case of damage or incorrect operation is quite simple. But if you disassemble and install a new screen yourself, you can damage thin cables and landing sockets, which will lead to more expensive repairs.
